Aquitaine, Dordogne, Coutures, France

A31894LOC24 - Originally known as ‘La Commanderie’ and dating back to the 16th century, in a hamlet close to a small village full of charm, this venerable residence was transformed in the 17th century into a pleasure residence known as the Chartreuse. Plush but not ostentatious ,this new concept of architecture appeared at the end of the seventeenth century in south-western France and favoured a form of comfort in symbiosis with nature. Thanks to its generous windows, the interiors are flooded with light. From its original construction, the house has retained its magnificent, elegant French ceilings and monumental fireplace. Built on a large plot of dominant land facing south-east, its sunny facade floods the ground floor living rooms with light. With its 2 lounges, intimate library, study, convivial kitchen and large en suite bedroom, it is an invitation to relax in the countryside. A billiards room invites you upstairs with two en suite bedrooms.
An new extension(38 m2) protected from the summer heat in the style of an orangery with local stone and double-glazed windows, this future living and entertaining space is just waiting to be finished.
Built over a network of cellars, including a wine cellar, a workshop and a boiler room, the living rooms are accessed via a stoop and a terrace of around 13 m2.
A 29 m2 open-plan kitchen/dining room welcomes you. A few steps lead up to the first bedroom/study (18 m2), bathroom and WC (4 m2).
Adjacent to the kitchen, an entrance hall (13 m2) leads to the Grand Salon (66.7 m2), with its monumental original fireplace.
This leads into a small, intimate lounge/library(18 m2). Beautiful overmantel 18th-century fireplace in local stone. All these rooms have French ceilings (harmonious assembly of joists perpendicular to the large master beams).
The master bedroom (31 m2) faces south-west and features some fine architectural features, including a superb 17th century inlaid wood cupboard. En suite bathroom( 11 m2) and dressing room( 3.6 m2)
Upstairs, a landing (15 m2) leads to a large billiards room (33.20 m2) and 2 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms (10.8 m2 and 31 m2).
Access to the attic.
The impressive 18m x 4.5m swimming pool and pool house, with liner to be replaced in 2021 and pump in 2023 offers on over 13,000 m2 of partly an orchard land, a vast private space in which to relax.
A workshop of almost 20 m2 adjoining the house provides a creative space.
Panoramic, pastoral views over the surrounding countryside.
We are at the heart of a medieval complex of remarkable religious buildings that host a renowned Baroque music festival.